Category Archives: 2011 NFL Draft Team Reviews

The Redskins went from eight original picks in the 2011 Draft to thirteen with a variety of trades. Washington traded back with Jacksonville and picked up a 2nd round selection. With the 16th pick in the first round, the Skins … Continue reading →

General Manager Mike Reinfeldt, Head Coach Mike Munchak, and Vice President of Player Personnel Ruston Webster filled several needs, the first was quarterback. Jake Locker was the pick and with new offensive coordinator Chris Palmer on board, it looks like … Continue reading →

The Bucs drafted more young talent to add to the pool collected in 2010. Last year Tampa Bay drafted two promising interior defensive linemen, Gerald McCoy and Brian Price. This year the edge guys, Adrian Clayborn and Da’Quan Bowers, were … Continue reading →

The offensive line has been a problem area for the past several years, due mostly to injuries. Seattle used their first pick on James Carpenter, a tackle from Alabama. With no second round selection, Pete Carroll came back in the … Continue reading →

New San Francisco general manager Trent Baalke targeted Nevada quarterback Colin Kaepernick in the second round and found a willing partner in the Denver Broncos to trade their pick at 36 for the 49ers’ 45th, 108th, and 141st overall selections … Continue reading →

San Diego finished the season with a 9-7 record in 2010 and did not win the AFC West for the first time in five years. Special teams’ breakdowns and injuries were the main culprits. The Chargers have a new defensive … Continue reading →

Robert Quinn was the first of eight new St. Louis Rams to come off the board at selection fourteen. Quinn will compete with right defensive end James Hall for the starting position, but Head Coach Steve Spagnuolo may get all … Continue reading →

The Steelers once again had a functional, but non-sexy, draft that brought in players who fit their system. Again the Steelers’ hierarchy – Director of Football Operations Kevin Colbert and Coach Mike Tomlin – waited patiently for their pick and … Continue reading →

Defensive help looked like the point of emphasis for the Eagles with new defensive coordinator Juan Castillo and defensive line coach Jim Washburn. Three of the first four selections addressed needs and competition in the secondary and at linebacker. Danny … Continue reading →

The Raiders wanted to upgrade the offensive line and drafted Stefen Wisniewski, one of their targeted players. He was their first pick in the draft after trading away their first round pick to New England last year. Several speed players … Continue reading →